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The powerful and empowering illustrations of Monsie

Creative Boom

By her own confession, Monika Jurczyk – AKA Monsie – has bounced between places and jobs like a pinball, but freelance illustration has given her creative soul its voice. "I I want my illustrations to be a source of empowerment," says the Edinburgh-based illustrator Monika Monsie.

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How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. But first, you need to attract freelance clients. Well, that's going to vary from person to person.

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Is AI really coming for your illustration career? An industry expert weighs in

Creative Boom

Illustration by Inma Hortas As an illustration agent at Folio Art, James Hughes offers insights into the future of illustration amidst the rise of AI. With many artists concerned about AI taking over creative jobs, he explains why human creativity still has a unique place—and how illustrators can thrive in an evolving industry.

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

Creative Boom

While the country watched the crowning of another Great British Bake Off winner, we caught up with the man behind the moreish illustrations on the show. It's impossible to visit the homepage of Welsh illustrator Tom Hovey's website without working up an appetite.

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Illustrator Danii Pollehn on how feeling lost led to her successful freelance career

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The work of illustrator Danii Pollehn is bold, unmissable and amazing. But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. Her goal is to create artwork that stands out, whether in a mural, graphics, packaging design or an illustration. It's safe to say Danii has achieved these goals.

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Want to go freelance? These top illustrators share the big secrets to their success

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Going it alone as an illustrator is full of challenges, from creative to administrative. We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. My personal projects have given me the most success in my career as an illustrator," he says.

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Thinking of going freelance in 2025? Here's what you need to know

Creative Boom

Image licensed by Adobe Stock From finding clients to emergency funds, seasoned freelancers share their hard-won wisdom on making the leap into self-employment. So you may well be thinking right now of taking the leap into freelancing: chasing the dream of flexibility, creative freedom, and being your own boss.

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